Peace River youth charged after online threats made towards school

The Peace Regional RCMP received a complaint of online threats that were a safety concern for staff and students at the Glenmary High School. The officers investigated, identified and arrested the suspect. Nov. 10. Zach Laing/Postmedia Network / Postmedia / Network

A 15-year-old male has been arrested after threats were posted to social media Saturday.

The Peace Regional RCMP received a complaint of online threats that were a safety concern for staff and students at the Glenmary High School. The officers investigated, identified and arrested the suspect.

The youth is from Peace River and not a student at the school. He is facing charges of uttering threats. The investigation determined that there was no threat to the school – all schools in the area are open.

“Safety of staff and students at local schools remains a priority for Peace Regional RCMP. Threats of any nature are taken seriously and RCMP will take immediate action to ensure the safety of the public,” the RCMP said in a statement.

The matter is no before the courts – no further information will be provided.